The Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) for June highlights a recovery in the logistics sector, reaching 60.7 after two consecutive months of growth. Rising inventory levels and costs are key driving factors. Additionally, warehousing capacity has entered contraction territory for the first time, indicating a landscape where challenges and opportunities coexist.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has restarted pandemic-era diamond-level freight rates, raising prices to $8,000 (West Coast) and $10,000 (East Coast), reflecting the current tight capacity in the shipping market and rising demand. Industry insiders are concerned about further increases in freight rates, prompting importers to reassess their supply chain strategies.
The Ministry of Transport has issued an announcement to strengthen macro-control over the transportation of bulk liquid dangerous goods by vessels across coastal provinces. The new regulations aim to optimize market entry management and introduce new capacity policies, promoting transportation safety and green development while enhancing the market's standardization and efficiency.
With the rise of e-commerce, the global air cargo industry is gradually transitioning towards converting passenger aircraft into freighters (P2F). Major airlines are strategically positioning themselves to meet the increasing market demand. This trend is expected to significantly enhance air cargo capacity and provide airlines with more cost-effective and flexible solutions.
Ras Lanuf Port is a significant oil port in Libya, with a maximum capacity of 255,000 deadweight tons, equipped with comprehensive oil transportation facilities and safety regulations. This article provides a detailed analysis of the port's basic information, oil transportation facilities, international relations, and important considerations, offering valuable insights for shipping companies.
This article provides a detailed introduction to various types of pallets used in air transport, including PEB, PGA, and PLA, along with their dimensions, weight, and load capacity. By comparing the characteristics of different pallets, the aim is to assist airlines in selecting the appropriate pallets to enhance transport efficiency and safety.
Hang Nadim Airport (IATA: BTH) on Batam Island is the only civilian airport in Indonesia's Riau Islands, featuring the second-longest runway in Southeast Asia and an expanding terminal. In the coming years, its capacity will be increased to 16 million passengers, serving numerous domestic and international airlines to ensure efficient air connectivity.
As global demand for refrigerated goods rises, European shipping companies are excelling in the refrigerated capacity sector. MSC currently leads globally in refrigerated container space, showing a positive growth trend compared to other major companies like CMA CGM. Although Asian enterprises started later, they are also rapidly catching up in this field.
In the second half of 2025, the container shipping market is facing multiple challenges including U.S. tariff policies, the situation in the Red Sea, and fleet growth. Experts suggest that container trade may decline, with ship supply exceeding demand, while the market's volatility and uncertainty will significantly impact capacity and freight rates.
The recently released Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) indicates that despite ongoing challenges from rising costs and tight warehousing, the logistics sector continued to expand in May, with an LMI reading of 59.4. This reflects pressures in inventory management and changes in transportation capacity, while also suggesting multiple uncertainties in the economic recovery.
